Community Planner II - DPR60092634

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Job Classification Title Community Planner II (NS) Position Number Grade NC14 About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Description of Work Do you enjoy our state parks and state trails and want to be a part of planning the future of the North Carolina State Parks System? The NC State Parks is seeking a State Trails Planner to join the planning program team to develop trail plans for the 15 state trails located throughout North Carolina. Key Responsibilities · Overseeing the development of master planning for the 15 current state trails and new state trails as they are created. · Coordinating the regional trail planning efforts throughout the state to develop a systematic and seamless system of trails throughout the state. · Serve as the State Parks representative on a number of statewide trail planning efforts including but not limited to the Complete the Trails Fund, NC Great Trails State initiative and other legislative initiatives. · Will work with the trails program, natural resources, land acquisition and operations staff to implement trail planning efforts throughout the state · Assist with the Complete the Trail Program including but not limited to, pre-application reviews, final application scoring, final inspections, and other processing Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range of $52,592 - $74,000 To receive credit for your work history and credentials; You must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Demonstrated experience with the principles and practices of planning, trail planning, sustainable trail design and/or natural resource-based planning. Demonstrated experience utilizing Geographic information system (GIS) to conduct spatial analysis and/or create visualizations. Demonstrated experience analyzing and evaluating complex data and creating easy to read and understand reports and/or graphic presentation materials. Position/Physical Requirements: Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; Must be available to work after hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license within 90 days of employment. must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation. Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. This position is located at: Division of Parks and Recreation 121 W Jones St. Raleigh NC 27601 Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master's degree in a planning curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years' experience in planning in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory role; OR Master's degree in Public Administration, including planning courses from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years' experience in planning in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory role; OR Bachelor's degree in a field related to planning, including courses in planning from an appropriately accredited institution AND four (4) years of specifically related planning experience in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation  exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education. Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system; Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage. To explore NC State Parks visit: https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parks    Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits . Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator . Supplemental and Contact Information The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) s